How to become qualified driver CPC

How to become qualified driver CPC

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What is Driver CPC? 

The Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence ) is a set of standards created by the European Union to make sure every professional drivers are competent and adhere to ongoing training and education.

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All new drivers trying to acquire their first Category C or Category D licence undergoes a complete training programme that involves initial CPC training. Along with the CPC training is preparation for the appropriate theory test and the practical skills instruction expected to pass the driver's final two exams.

This entire process combined, including all of the tests, is known as the initial CPC qualification.

Guide to become driver CPC qualified

1. your Truck or bus theory test If you want to be Driver CPC qualified for either a truck or bus:  you will have to passed a Category C Truck Driver Theory Test  you will have to passed a Category D Bus Driver Theory Test  Both theory tests are 100 multiple choice questions - you must correctly answer at least 74 of them to pass.

If you want to be Driver CPC qualified for both a truck and bus:  you will need to have passed a Category C Truck and Category D Bus Driver Theory Test  This test is 140 multiple choice questions - you must correctly answer at least 104 to pass.

2. Apply for learner permit You need to have passed the Truck or Bus theory test before you can apply for your learner permit.

What do you need to do?  You need to apply for the learner permit with the NDLS (National Driver Licence Service)

3. Take your case study test You need to have taken the Driver CPC theory test before you can sit your case study test.

What do you need to do? ď‚ž The case study test describes 3 real life situations a driver might face. There will be 15 questions on each. ď‚ž To pass you have to score at least 5 out of 15 in each situation and have an overall score of at least 28 out of 45

4. Take some driving lessons ď‚ž

To prepare for your practical driving test, you should take driving lessons with an RSA (Road Safety Authority) approved Driving Instructor.

5. Take your practical driving test Before you can take your practical driving test you need to have:  passed your Driver theory test  passed your CPC case study test  your truck or bus learner permit Your practical test will last about 1 hour and 30 minutes and includes:  vehicle safety and technical questions  practical road driving

6. Take your walk-around test We recommend that you take your practical driving test and walk-around test on the same day. 

Your walk-around test will last about 30 minutes.

You’re tested on being able to:  load the vehicle following safety rules and to keep it secure  stop trafficking in illegal immigrants  assess emergency situations  ensure the comfort and safety of passengers  do a walk-around vehicle safety check  The test is made up of 5 topics from the Driver CPC process.  To pass you have to score at least 15 out of 20 in each topic area and have an overall score of at least 80 out of 100.

7. Apply for your full licence You need to have passed the Truck or Bus practical driving test before you can apply for your full licence.

What do you need to do?  You need to apply for your full licence with your new truck or bus category with the NDLS

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